Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras Black
$699.00
Last updated on November 8, 2024 12:39 pm Details
- World’s first high-speed standard zoom lens for APS-C cameras with the focal length range of 17-70mm 4.1x zoom ratio
- Outstanding optical performance with 16 elements in 12 groups featuring two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens -elements and one hybrid aspherical lens element
- Upgraded VC effective in combination with Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, leveraging AI for video shooting
- Close focusing capability with MOD of just 7.5” at 17mm / 15.4″ at 70mm
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
| Product Dimensions | 4.7 x 2.94 x 2.94 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| Item model number | AFB070S700 |
| Date First Available | December 2, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Tamron |
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12 reviews for Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras Black
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Willie V. Hughes –
I’ll be honest, I was skeptical spending almost as much on a lens as I did on my camera body; but I must say I’m thoroughly impressed with this lens. The ranges that it covers is perfect for general wide to general zoom.
Pros:
– Very solid build. The zoom mechanics feel smooth and articulating. The focus ring is smooth to turn. I haven’t done extensive manual focus tests, but in my quick attempts, it feels consistent and learnable.
– Auto focus is strong, consistent and predictable. I haven’t noticed any major focus breathing as long as you’re in properly lit scenes. (Sony a6100)
– Focal range is solid for every-day, non-niche work.
– Minimum focus distance is impressive. You can get macro-inspired shots with this lens. Of course it won’t be AS good as a true macro, but it will allow you to explore a similar vibe and see if that style of photography inspires you. It’d be a solid test before spending a bunch of a macro specific lens.
– Stabilized lens allows for lower shutter speed photos. The stabilization helps for video, but I’d still recommend using a stabilizer as there still will be mico-jitters. ** This is WITHOUT IBIS.
– f2.8 is quite fast for a zoom lens. It’s decent is low-ish light, and creates a fairly decent background separation and bokeh. Of course it won’t be as solid as a prime lens; but for an every day walk around lens, it’s quite impressive!
– Very crisp photos, not a lot of chromatic aberration or distortion. It feels consistent regardless of focal length.
– Very random, but the lens cap for this lens is very solid. It speaks to the overall quality of the build.
cons / neutrals:
– Fairly large and heavy for an APS-C lens. For me this isn’t a negative, but I figured I’d mention it if you’re used to very small lenses and are doing a lot of gimbal / glide-cam work. It does get a bit heavy when it’s fully rigged out. Personally I enjoy the weight of it as it helps with hand-held shots. If you’re used to full-frame glass, this will be a breeze.
Sol Leão –
Le TAMRON 17-70 mm F/2,8 Di III-A VC RXD est tout simplement l’objectif que j’utilise au quotidien, et il ne cesse de m’impressionner. Que ce soit pour la photographie de rue, de paysage, de portrait ou même des photos en intérieur, cet objectif répond à tous mes besoins avec brio. Sa plage focale de 17-70 mm offre une grande flexibilité, permettant de passer du grand angle au zoom standard sans avoir à changer d’objectif.
L’ouverture constante de f/2.8 est un vrai atout, offrant un superbe bokeh pour les portraits et une excellente performance en faible luminosité. La stabilisation optique (VC) intégrée est extrêmement efficace, ce qui permet d’obtenir des images nettes même à main levée et en conditions de lumière difficile. De plus, l’autofocus RXD est rapide, silencieux et précis, idéal pour la vidéo et les photos spontanées.
La qualité de construction est solide, tout en restant relativement légère, ce qui le rend confortable à utiliser sur de longues périodes. En bref, c’est un objectif incroyablement polyvalent qui a largement dépassé mes attentes, et je le recommande vivement à tout utilisateur d’appareil APS-C monture E à la recherche d’un zoom standard de haute qualité.
Esenbek –
Previously, I had the Sony 18-105mm and a Sigma 16mm and a Sigma 56mm. The advantages of the Sony are that the zooming in and out with the powered zoom can be smoother for video, the fact that the lens never increases in length can be better for balancing on a gimbal, and then you got the optical stabilization. But the Tamron is just so much sharper that I was willing to give up all those other features of the Sony. The Sigmas are still sharper than the Tamron, but only barely so. This is a solid all-around lens to simply put on your camera, and forget about it. No need to carry around other lenses in your bag or backpack.
omar tinoco –
★★★★★
I recently purchased this lens for my Sony FX30, and I am extremely impressed with its performance. The image quality is sharp and clear, even in low-light conditions. The autofocus is quick and accurate, making it perfect for both photography and videography. The build quality feels robust and durable, yet it remains lightweight enough for easy handling. Overall, this lens has significantly enhanced my shooting experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their gears.
Chris –
This is a great lens! It’s light, has stabilization (which is a must for every Sony APSC camera) and takes sharp photos.
All the photos I shot are unedited and straight out of the a6300 with the Tamron 17-70mm in Aperture Priority.
This lens worked really well when I needed to get close shots of an actor when I was granted a media pass to a travel show in Dallas. I was able to keep my distance and allow the actor to meet with his fans but still able to get some intimate shots of them interacting.
The zoom range is perfect for really close and wide shots, and zoomed out shots with nice bokeh with a portrait look. I’ve yet to try it on the street but I’m sure it will work great.
If you want this lens, watch for a price drop now and then. I sat on the fence when it was at $599 and then it went back to $699. A few weeks later it dropped to $599 and I snatched it up. For that price it was a no-brainer and I don’t regret adding this to my lens collection. I have it all covered now with my 16mm prime, Tamron 17-70mm and the Tamron 70-300mm.
Daniel S. –
I’ll start by saying I shoot JPG only currently. I haven’t put it through any real trials but so far so good. It takes sharp photos and the autofocus is quick in my experience. I prefer this over Sigma’s 18-50 for the added range and equal image quality. All this being said, this Tamron has an almost cheap feel to it. I don’t get bothered by plastic lenses but this lens does not have the premium plastic feel I get from Sony or even Sigma. Not a deal breaker and I’m not gonna sweat it until I have a reason to, just something to know. Also, I can feel the autofocus components moving around when handling the lens. Multiple reviews and reddit posts have assured me this is nothing to worry about. Just know that these are the areas Tamron chose in order to keep the costs down. I still think this is by far the best option for f/2.8 constant zoom lenses available for Sony’s APS-C ecosystem.
Nate H –
There are many well done professional reviews of this lens on YouTube and elsewhere- this is just from an amateur user’s perspective. I got an a6000 a couple of years ago. It’s the first camera I’ve used in manual or different priority modes. I’ve learned all of what I know about photography with this camera and am pretty competent with it at this point. Early on I realized the image quality from the kit lens wasn’t great and I started searching for lens upgrades. First purchase was the Sony 50 f1.8 and it’s noticeably much better in terms of sharpness and bokeh. It was a learning process though, and it was through experience with the 50 1.8 that I came to understand the crop factor of apsc format and that the 50 was more like a 75mm equivalent. Too tight for anything indoors where I was doing a lot of family (mostly little kid) photography. After some more research I found the “Sigma trio” and over the course of a year a year I picked up the 30 1.4 and the 16 1.4. I pretty much used the 30 for everything outside- hiking, sight seeing etc and the 16 for all the birthday parties and kid stuff inside. I also splurged and got the 70-350 Sony telephoto for birds and wildlife in general. Also got the Rokinon 12mm. With this collection of some of the better Sony apsc lenses I was pretty well covered for all situations I encountered and was perfectly satisfied. Until I kept reading more about the the Sony 16-55. It seemed to cover the range of several of my lenses which I often switched between and had equivalent optical performance. But it is so expensive.. so I held off. And fortunately this Tamron came out. It covers a larger range and was well reviewed early on. For $500 less than the Sony I cashed in all the gift cards and credits I had and picked it up. I’ve found it to be a very convenient and good quality all purpose lens for 60-80% of the pictures I take. It will definitely be the go to for hiking and casual outdoor and sightseeing sort of stuff. It’s sharp, focuses really well, and is easy to use well. I have noticed the loss of f stops from the Sigmas (1.4 vs 2.8) for low light and less bokeh, but it’s really good overall and no regrets about the purchase. There are times when I still use the Sigmas and I’ll hang on to them but I’ll probably part with the Sony 50 at some point. I haven’t touched it in a couple months. Overall happy with the lens and would recommend to anyone with similar usage as me- casual family shooter, some outdoor stuff, just a good quality general use lens that produces really good results. And this in on an a6000- I understand the autofocus is better on the newer a6xxx bodies and I’m excited to see the difference when I eventually get one. (This photo hobby, as I’m sure everyone reading these reviews knows, can be a slippery financial slope, but no buyers remorse with this lens).
Esenbek –
Lente perfeita, a abertura da lente faz um desfoque bacana, muito bom, qualidade de construção perfeita, o exterior é um plástico que parece muito um metal, muito resistente mesmo, e os anéis são que nem manteiga, giram perfeitamente, sem bloqueio. A qualidade dessa lente é ótima, recomendo.
Slushpuppy154 –
I hope Tamron will update the firmware on these lenses to work better with the internal image stabilization within Sony Cameras. If they would do that, this lens would easily be a 10/10 recommend. Everything else about this lens is phenomenal. The autofocus is excellent, the image quality is excellent and the build quality is adequate.
Taylor –
اللي يعاني من الإضاءة المظلمة انصحه بها جداً ، الصد حلال فيها كل ريال
Sol Leão –
Sinds ik deze lens op mijn Sony A6000 heb gebruik ik zelden een andere. geweldige resultaten allemaal met één lens. Enkel als ik een compacte lens nodig heb, of minder gewicht belangrijk is ga ik nog richting een Sigma 30mm Prime.
Chris –
Such a great lens, a bit heavy and big on my Sony ZV-E10 but worth every penny, obviously need to learn how to use it, but totally worth it!